1909 HUDSON-FULTON CELEBRATION WORLD'S FAIR SOUVENIR GILT BRASS MEDALET, FOB

Description

This attractive medalet (token or fob) is a souvenir of the 1909 Hudson-Fulton Celebration, the world's fair held in New York and New Jersey to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the discovery of the Hudson River by Henry Hudson and the centennial of Robert Fulton's first successful commercial application of the paddle steamer.
The front of this item has jugate busts of Hudson and Fulton, the words
HUDSON & FULTON CELEBRATION
, and the dates 1609 and 1807.   The other side has the words
NEW YORK  -  SEPT. 25 - OCT. 2  1909
.  This item
is holed (as issued) for use as a fob (or drop) on a souvenir badge.
This item appears to be composed of brass, and it was produced with a bright gilt surface treatment that partially remains on both sides.  The diameter is approximately 19 mm (3/4").
This item is in very fine condition, with very light actual wear (if any), light signs of handling, toning, and soiling.
The illustrations in this listing are photos of the actual item being offered for sale, serving as part of the description.  NOTE:  This item is lighter in color (partially with a very good gold color) and much brighter than in the photos.
Payment must be received within ten days of close of auction.
Shipping (First Class Mail with Tracking and Delivery Confirmation), .00 in the U. S.
Combined shipping on multiple purchases is available.
Shipments usually are made within one or two business days of receipt of payment - and always are made within three to four business days of receipt of payment.
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